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National Intelligence, Special Operations Museum Planned in Loudoun County - The Loudoun Tribune

A special ops museum that publicly recognizes the efforts of American heroes who served in the shadows is coming to #Loudoun county.

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A Loudoun County site has been selected for a museum that publicly recognizes the efforts of American heroes who served in the shadows. The National Museum of Intelligence and Special Operations is planned as part of the Kincora property, a 434-acre, mixed-used development planned along Pacific Boul...

When it Comes to Resale Value - Which Upgrades are Worth It?

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Check out these 10 projects that can make a big impact on your home's value - and make sure to download our app to find trusted professionals to help with your renovations.

Easy Tips to Cut Your Energy Bill!

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Check out these tips to save on your energy bill - and don't forget to download our app to find more great tips & advice.

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A site straddling Fairfax and Loudoun counties is one of the Northern Virginia locations that has been selected for further consideration as the company’s second headquarters. Fewer than 10 percent of the 238 sites proposed for “HQ2” are on the short list of locations that Amazon announced tod...

9 Kitchen Items Designers Really Wish You Wouldn’t Buy

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No area of the home is quite as hyped as the kitchen. That means stocked with the right appliances and designed to reflect the latest and greatest styles. Jumping on board every trend could be the death knell for your kitchen. Here are some kitchen features designers really wish you would ditch.

9 Bathroom Décor Ideas Designers Really Wish You Wouldn’t Follow

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It’s not often that designers will have the chance to poke their heads in your bathroom, but if they did, they might not like what they see. Curious which bathroom décor ideas make them cringe? Read on for a list of bathroom features that might seem nice at first glance, but are better avoided.

FICO® Scores on Approved Home Loans Drop Again

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According to Ellie Mae’s latest Origination Report, the average FICO® Score on all closed loans dropped to 722 which is its lowest mark since April. The average includes all approved refinance and purchase loans. FHA and VA loans showed the most opportunity for millennials looking to enter the ma

5 Home Upgrades That Won't Add Enough Value

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If you’re hoping to increase your home’s value (above and beyond the cost of an upgrade itself), you should know that the upgrades you value might not be valuable to potential buyers. In fact, you may never recoup the full cost of some home improvements, and the primary offenders might surpris.....

Are You Thinking About Buying a Home?

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The process of buying a home can be overwhelming at times, but you don't need to go through it alone. You may be wondering if now is a good time to buy a home...or if interest rates are projected to rise or fall.The process of buying a home can be overwhelming at times, but you don't need to go thro

What to Know When Replacing Your Range

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Getting a new range can be a real treat. Cooking will be even more pleasurable with all the new technology available. Before you make your decision, there are a few things to consider. Here are 9 questions often asked by homeowners who are planning to swap out their old range for a gleaming new one.

5 Reasons to Sell This Winter!

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Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this winter makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing and

Buying Remains Cheaper Than Renting in 39 States!

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In the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia, they explained that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage in the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. The updated numbers show that the range is an average of 3.5% less expensive in San Jos

Government cracks down on home refinancing scheme targeting veterans

#Veteran Home Loans

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Federal officials plan to get tough with what they view as predatory lending schemes targeted at thousands of veterans with VA home loans.

The Most Exciting Restaurants and Bars Opening at the DC Wharf

Wharf DC announce new restaurants and bars. #DCWharf

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Over 30 spots will roll out between October and next year. These are the ones to watch.

More Than Half of All Buyers Are Surprised by Closing Costs

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According to a survey conducted by ClosingCorp, over half of all homebuyers are surprised by the closing costs required to obtain their mortgage. After surveying 1,000 first-time and repeat homebuyers, the results revealed that 17% of homebuyers were surprised that closing costs were required at

How to Get the Most Money from the Sale of Your Home

Tips for #homeowners to get the most money from the sale. #realestate

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Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensure that you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a LITTLE LOW This may seem counterintuitive. Ho

The 15 Most Popular Kitchen Storage Ideas on Houzz

Checkout these popular kitchen #storage ideas via Houzz

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Solve common kitchen dilemmas in style with custom and ready-made organizers, drawers, shelves and more

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My Guys Moving will be taking a truck down to Houston on September 14, and our brokerage is helping to load the truck with supplies for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Below are the list of items that are in desperate need. If you'd like to contribute, please drop them off at one of the locations below, or you can contact me at diana@e4realty.com and I can come by and pick it up!

How Your Home’s Value Grows Your Family’s Wealth

Home Price Expectation Survey via #Pulsenomics

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Over the next five years, home prices are expected to appreciate 3.64% per year on average and to grow by 18.4% cumulatively, according to Pulsenomics’ most recent Home Price Expectation Survey. So, what does this mean for homeowners and their equity position? As an example, let’s assume a young c

22 CityLink Selects Life.ai to Power its Smart City Technology

Life.ai joins Microsoft, Avaya, Center for Innovative Technology, George Washington University and others providing the United States’ first ground-up smart city with leading-edge innovation.
#GramercyDistrict #Loudoun

Be Careful Not to Get Caught in The Rental Trap!

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There are many benefits to homeownership. One of the top benefits is being able to protect yourself from rising rents by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. Don’t Become Trapped A recent article by ConsumerAffairs addressed the continuous rise in rents, stating: “The cost

Nobody puts 20% down on a house anymore

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The typical down payment for many first-time home buyers is 6% or less.

ASHBURN'S BARNES & NOBLE ON TRACK FOR FALL OPENING » The Burn

#BarnesandNoble at #OneLoudoun back on track.

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The company has reportedly tweaked its plans for the new prototype store.

Amazon to Acquire Whole Foods in $13.7 Billion Bet on Groceries

#Amazon is not going anywhere.

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Amazon.com Inc. will acquire Whole Foods Market Inc. in a $13.7 billion deal, marking the biggest transaction ever for the e-commerce giant as it pushes deeper into groceries.

Hotel Pools Open for Swimming and Partying

Want to cool off in DC? Yes, please. #Summerfun

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Anyone can sunbathe and drink summery cocktails at these urban oases.

In Loudoun’s hot market, Redskins must run or pass on property near Metro | LoudounTimes.com

Will Loudoun have a football stadium in the near future? #LoudounStation

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